thismeintiel said:
This response is directed at JimmyDanger, too. Very true. In just 2 weeks we should have EU numbers from Nintendo. If that shows that on VGC the 360 and PS3 are spot on or over/undertracked by too little to matter, regardless of MS shipped numbers, this should be the end of the discussion. I say that because the US, EU, and Japan are the largest regions for gaming. All other regions combined made up under 2 million of 360's sales (13.38 million) for the entire year in 2010. I say its the end of the discussion, but I'm sure some people will be still be posting how 2.x million consoles on shelves is just too much, while completely ignoring the obvious miscalculation in demand because of Nov numbers. |
Theres stil some things that cannot be explained though, like the fact that MS announced it was +66 mil sold to consumers, not shipped. And since everyone is waiting for Nintendo's numbers, why are we not believing MS? The fact that they sold through +66 mil would imply that shipments is indeed above that something like a high 66mil (66.7, 66.8, 66.9) and thats only if the given 66mil was a low 66. If its a high 66 sold through then shipments could well be over 67mil and possible a high 67 since according to most here +1.5mil on shelves isnt out of the question.
Another point that hasnt been entirelt refuted is the fact that shipments dont occur in one specific time, but are frequent occurences throughout the month, which makes it hard for them to overship to the US.
Initially i was thinking along similar scenarios as you and others have pointed out. But in light of these facts things remain a mystery, and i think its premature to call it a day and claim end of discussion.
